2006 STERLING LT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 STERLING LT
The 2006 STERLING LT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 STERLING LT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 STERLING LT, potentially affecting up to 500 vehicles.
Recall 05V551000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 500 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence: DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006, FOR PHASE I. PHASE 2 WILL BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2006. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. PHASE I WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 STERLING LT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 STERLING LT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU THAT THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE HENDRICKSON HAULMAX SUSPENSION USED ON MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. IN MY CASE THE BOLSTER SPRINGS BEGAN TO LEAN TO ONE SIDE OF MY TRUCK, AND THE BOLTS ON THE WHOLE SUSPENSION WOULD NEVER STAY TIGHT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE TO BE FIXED IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE WALKING BEAMS ON THE TRUCK WERE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND THE WHOLE SUSPENSION NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COMPANY I LEASE ON TO HAS FOUR TRUCKS WITH THIS SUSPENSION AND THEY ARE ALL DOING THE SAME THING, IN FACT ONE OF THEM THE SUSPENSION TOTALLY COLLAPSED ON 9/6/07 AND IS NOW IN THE SHOP GETTING REPAIRED. I WAS ALSO INFORMED BY A FELLOW DRIVER THAT THE COMPANY HE HAULS FOR HAS SOME TRUCKS WITH THIS SUSPENSION AND TWO OF THEM THE WALKING BEAMS BROKE IN HALF WHILE THE TRUCKS WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 70 MPH, RESULTING IN LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HENDRICKSON REDESIGNED THE BOLSTERS BUT THE WALKING BEAM ARE STILL THE SAME TYPE. EVENTUALLY PEOPLE WILL GET KILLED WHEN A WALKING BEAM BREAKS IN HALF AND THE TRUCK KILLS THEM. SOMETHING REALLY NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 STERLING LT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 STERLING LT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 STERLING LT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 STERLING LT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING LT
- 2006 STERLING LT (current)
- 2007 STERLING LT — 0 complaints
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